The Delhi High Court expressed sharp disapproval over lawyers repeatedly seeking adjournments, stressing that such delays unfairly burden litigants. “Blissfully ignorant, it’s the litigant who suffers,” the Court remarked while criticising advocates for disrupting the judicial process.
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The Punjab and Haryana High Court criticized an Additional Sessions Judge for prioritizing a police statement over a court testimony, leading to unjust penalties against witnesses. The Bench expressed its concern for judicial diligence and recommended further training for the judge, referring the case to the Chief Justice for appropriate administrative action.
The Allahabad High Court reprimanded a GAIL executive for secretly recording proceedings during a tax-related hearing. Justice Sharaf took decisive action, discharging the case and directing reassignment. GAIL’s representatives faced ethical challenges. The case involves tax disputes between GAIL and tax authorities. The court order specified the reassignment of matters for review by a different bench.
